Structural Engineer - Federal

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Stock purchase program

Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO)

Paid holidays and caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs in Arlington, VA is seeking a Structural Engineer to join our Federal Buildings & Infrastructure team. You’ll design structural systems for government facilities and data centers, lead tasks, and mentor junior staff, with opportunities for cross‑regional collaboration.

The role supports a hybrid work policy, balancing office and remote work with cross‑regional collaboration. The base salary range is $100,000 to $150,000, with benefits including medical, dental, 401(k), stock purchases,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in civil engineering with a structural emphasis.
• 5+ years of structural design experience in buildings.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license and ability to obtain security clearance.
• Knowledge of IBC/ASCE codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Design structural systems for diverse buildings including airports, government facilities and data centers.
• Independently execute design tasks or lead technical efforts and mentor staff.
• Balance scope, schedule and budget while delivering code‑compliant designs.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers for integrated solutions.

Skills

Structural design

PE license

ETABS/RISA/RAM

IBC/ASCE codes

Revit

Independent initiative

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in civil engineering (structural emphasis)

Tools

ETABS

RISA

RAM

Revit

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs,we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing construction of state-of-the-arts facilitiesthat are changing the world. Our business reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and our global society. We deliver fully integrated, interdisciplinary solutions to create resilient infrastructure to serve current and future generations.

We are seeking a Structural Engineer to join our Arlington, VA office as part of our Federal Buildings & Infrastructure team. Collaborating with our expert architects and engineers, you’ll design structural systems for a variety of building types including airports, government and mission-critical facilities, data centers, and large-scale manufacturing facilities. Depending on experience, you will either independently execute design tasks or lead technical efforts, mentor team members, and manage aspects of project delivery. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, code-compliant designs while balancing scope, schedule, and budget. Our global network provides access to subject matter experts and opportunities for cross-regional collaboration and travel.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Master’s degree in civil engineering with a structural emphasis
• 5+ years of relevant buildings-related structural design experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Proficiency with structural design and analysis software (e.g., ETABS, RISA, RAM)
• Thorough knowledge of building codes and standards (e.g., IBC, ASCE)
• Desire to take independent initiative and ownership of work

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Experience with Revit
• Familiarity with Federal government clients, standards, and criteria (e.g., UFC)
• Experience with design-build and early contractor involvement delivery methods
• United States security clearance, or the ability to obtain

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $100,000.00 to $150,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on August 12, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.